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John Garstang and the Discovery of the Hittite World

Recommend this exhibition

This exhibition displays original artefacts
excavated by Liverpool archaeologist John Garstang during his
excavations and travels in Turkey at the turn of the last
century.

Garstang was responsible for re-discovering the virtually
forgotten ancient Hittite civilisation when he was excavating in
south east Turkey between 1908 and 1911.

The exhibition provides an insight into Garstang, his
discoveries and brings to life an archaeological dig 100 years ago.
This is achieved with an authentic furnished nomad's tent (the
archaeologist's base camp) which visitors can enter and inspect
archaeological plans and replica finds.

Original casts of ancient sculptures, lent by the British
Museum, are displayed as they were found, in a mock-up of the
original excavation. The exhibition is accompanied by historic
images of Turkey, taken by Garstang on his travels.